Dell XPS 12-9Q33 (P20S002) Middle Hinge Cover Removal and Installation


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Middle Hinge Cover on your XPS 12 (9Q33) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 7 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your XPS 12 (9Q33) Middle Hinge Cover.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
Dell repair manual service precautions

Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
  • 1 x T5 Torx screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
XPS 9Q33 Middle Hinge Cover

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Installation and Removal Instructions
XPS 12 (9Q33) Middle Hinge Cover

Open and remove the bottom door.

Step 1

  • Open and remove the bottom door.
  • Remove the screw (1 x M2 x 8mm).
Open and remove the bottom door.Remove the screw (1 x M2 x 8mm).
Remove the screws (10 x 2x3mm T5 torx).

Step 2

  • Remove the screws (10 x 2x3mm T5 torx).
  • Remove the Bottom Base.
Remove the screws (10 x 2x3mm T5 torx).Remove the Bottom Base.
Unplug the battery cable.

Step 3

  • Unplug the battery cable.
  • Remove the screws (8 x M2 x 3mm).
  • Remove the Battery.
Unplug the battery cable.Remove the screws (8 x M2 x 3mm).Remove the Battery.
Remove the plastic.

Step 4

  • Remove the plastic.
Unplug and loosen the antenna cables.

Step 5

  • Unplug and loosen the antenna cables.
  • Loosen the middle hinge cover.
Unplug and loosen the antenna cables.Loosen the middle hinge cover.
Unplug and loosen the display cables.

Step 6

  • Unplug and loosen the display cables.
Unplug and loosen the display cables.Unplug and loosen the display cables.
Remove the hinge screws & remove the Display Assembly (6 x M2.5x6mm).

Step 7

  • Remove the hinge screws & remove the Display Assembly (6 x M2.5x6mm).
  • Remove the middle hinge cover.
Remove the hinge screws & remove the Display Assembly (6 x M2.5x6mm).Remove the middle hinge cover.
XPS 9Q33 Middle Hinge Cover

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XPS 12 9Q33 Middle Hinge Cover

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